The apps include TikTok, Shareit, Cam Scanner and Weibo — the Chinese equivalent of Twitter where Prime Minister Modi also has an account. China’s state-run tabloid Global Times, in a tongue and cheek statement, reminded Modi of his Weibo account. Several people on Twitter also wondered if Modi will delete his Weibo account as well. Sreeram Sundar Chaulia, dean at the Jindal School of International Affairs, told HuffPost India that Modi creating a Weibo account is quite different from Chinese apps penetrating India. Jabin Thomas Jacob, associate professor at the Department of International Relations and Governance Studies of Shiv Nadar University (SNU), also said the Prime Minister should not delete his Weibo account.

Source: Huffington Post June 30, 2020 09:22 UTC